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Mediterranean Zucchini Salad

Preparing this delicious Mediterranean Zucchini Salad with lemon juice dressing and Cotija Cheese is a culinary adventure full of delicious surprises.

45 Min 2 servings

Ingredients

Dressing

Salad

Garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash zucchini, cut the ends off and discard. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the zucchini lengthwise into long wide ribbons.

  2. 2

    Continue making ribbons until you reach seeds. Rotate zucchini and continue to shave into ribbons. Discard the cores of the zucchini.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Whisk in olive oil. Mix until everything is well combined.

  4. 4

    Place the ribbons in a medium bowl.

  5. 5

    Separate the zucchini ribbons, add onion, tomato, Cotija Cheese, basil, and mix gently.

  6. 6

    Whisk dressing again, add into the salad, mix to coat well.

  7. 7

    Portion salad into 4 bowls. Top with shaved Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese and toasted pine nuts.

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